Crisp and Cold, The Beating Heart of Washington: A Metaphoric Blanket Of Winter
Don your woolens, Washingtonians! Today, on this 14th day of December 2023, Jack Frost is nipping at the toes of the ever-bustling, ever-brave heartbeat of the nation, Washington. The forecast predicts temperatures knocking on the door of a frisky 7 degrees Celsius, with the nocturnal abyss dropping to an icy 0 degrees. The city is swathed in a stark, icy ambiance as threads of cold air weaves through its monuments and lanes.
Spectacular scenes of breath plumes appear like swirling phantoms in the chilled morning air, painting a frosty fresco over our beloved city. The culprit behind this quicksilver charm is a dramatic plunge in temperature, turning the city's pulse cool, nudging the gusts to whirl with newfound vigour.
Yet as winter hushes the city with its icy fingers, Washington unfurls her crimson dawn from the splendiferous cradle of 7:19 AM, bundling her cold serenity only at the sweet whisper of dusk at 4:47 PM. Undeterred by the alabaster hue of the day, the wind pirouettes at a sprightly pace of 13 Km/hr, matching the tireless rhythm of Washington herself.
A curious aspect to note in today's meteorological waltz is the dry dance the day has decided to twirl. Only 47% humidity conducts the performance today, cloaking the city in a peculiar, dry charm that evokes echoes of undisturbed winter afternoons. It's a day when the echoes of coughs and sneezes may replace the cacophony of city thrummings, popping up mufflers and scarves over warm smiles as city inhabitants navigate through the day.
Today, with not a single percent chance of rain or snow, the city expects to remain dry under the magnificent, unadulterated azure dome. All of Washington today stands like an exquisite, frost-dusted diorama, an ephemeral portrait of winter's simple and brutal elegance. The poetry of the cold is on parade, imprinted on every exhale turned visible, reminding us of the transient nature of the seasons, the year, and indeed, our lives.
Stay warm, Washington! Let us embrace this day of cold beauty, with love dancing in hearts just as hot drinks dance on tongues. After all, it's a beautiful day to live in the unique, cold heart of the nation.
